375 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780718183004
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Michael Joseph
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A #1 international bestseller in the vein of Fredrik Bachman's A Man Called Ove: an irresistible, funny, charming, and tender-hearted tale about friendship, love, and an old man who is young at heart. Technically speaking, Hendrik Groen is......
Community Reviews Summary of 1,349 reviews
Moods
emotional 67%
lighthearted 56%
reflective 47%
sad 46%
hopeful 43%
inspiring 28%
relaxing 15%
adventurous 7%
informative 4%
challenging 3%
dark 1%
Pace
medium 45%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 20% | N/A: 4% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 59% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 37% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
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Graphic
Dementia, Alcoholism, Child deathModerate
Death, Suicidal thoughts, SuicideMinor
Islamophobia, Racism, Xenophobia375 pages • first pub 2014 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 9780718183004
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Michael Joseph
Publication date: Not specified
Description
A #1 international bestseller in the vein of Fredrik Bachman's A Man Called Ove: an irresistible, funny, charming, and tender-hearted tale about friendship, love, and an old man who is young at heart. Technically speaking, Hendrik Groen is......
Community Reviews Summary of 1,349 reviews
Moods
emotional 67%
lighthearted 56%
reflective 47%
sad 46%
hopeful 43%
inspiring 28%
relaxing 15%
adventurous 7%
informative 4%
challenging 3%
dark 1%
Pace
medium 45%
fast 7%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 73% | A mix: 20% | N/A: 4% | Plot: 1%Strong character development?
Yes: 59% | No: 21% | It's complicated: 15% | N/A: 3%Loveable characters?
Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 7%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 68% | Yes: 19% | It's complicated: 9% | N/A: 3%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 37% | No: 34% | It's complicated: 23% | N/A: 4%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Dementia, Alcoholism, Child deathModerate
Death, Suicidal thoughts, SuicideMinor
Islamophobia, Racism, Xenophobia